Bogliasco

Bogliasco
Country	Italy
region	Liguria
Metropolitan city	Genoa  (GE)
Coordinates	44 ° 23 '  N , 9 ° 4'  E Coordinates: 44 ° 23 '0 "  N , 9 ° 4' 0"  E
height	25  m slm
surface	4.4 km²
Residents	4,450 (Dec. 31, 2019)
Population density	1,011 inhabitants / km²
Post Code	16031
prefix	010
ISTAT number	010004
Popular name	Bogliaschini
Patron saint	Madonna del Carmine
Website	Bogliasco

Bogliasco ( Ligurian Bugasku or Boggiasco ) is an Italian municipality in the metropolitan city of Genoa with 4450 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019).

View of Bogliasco and the Ligurian Sea

geography

Bogliasco is the first municipality you come across when crossing the Riviera di Levante from the Ligurian capital, Genoa, in an easterly direction . Together with the municipalities of Camogli , Recco , Pieve Ligure and Sori , Bogliasco forms the coastline of the Golfo Paradiso . The municipality is divided into the districts of Poggio Favaro , San Bernardo and Sessarego .

The coast in the Bogliasco section shows an alternation of small beaches and high cliffs; the water quality is considered to be good and there is the possibility of surfing . The hinterland is typical of the Levant : The barren mountain slopes of the Ligurian Apennines leave little room for the characteristic small olive groves , but offer a good basis for hiking excursions with wonderful views.

According to the Italian classification for seismic activity , Bogliasco was assigned to zone 4. This means that there are practically no earthquakes in the region.

Demographic development

Culture and sights

The Chiesa della Natività di Maria Santissima

View of the ancient Roman bridge on Bogliasco beach

Church building

• Chiesa della Natività di Maria Santissima , a 12th century church that was completely restored from 1731 to 1737 under Antonio Maria Ricca
• Chiesa della Confraternita di Santa Chiara , a church built in 1403
• Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Grazie , from 1817
• Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Neve dell'Ascensione di Gesù Cristo , a church in the district of Sessarego
• Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Salute , a church in the district of San Bernardo

nature

One of the most beautiful places on the Genoese Riviera del Levante is the cliff of Pontetto (Italian: Scogliera di Pontetto ), which is located on the border with Pieve Ligure. During the summer months it is a popular destination for numerous tourists and bathing holidaymakers. The cliff can be reached from the Pontetto train station via a narrow road ( Creuza ) that leads down to the sea.

Regular events

Every fourth Sunday of the month there is a traditional antique market in Piazza XXVI Aprile . On the Sunday following Saint Joseph (March 19th) the Friscioladda is held, a festival with the culinary specialties Bugie and Krapfen .

• Festa della Madonna del Carmine - July 16, with cross processions and fireworks in the evening
• Festa di Santa Chiara - August 11th, with cross processions
• Sagra delle Basanne - in May (in the districts of Poggio and San Bernardo )

Infrastructure

Streets

Bogliasco is crossed by State Road 1 ( Strada Statale ), Via Aurelia . The closest connection to the A12 motorway is at Nervi . Alternatively, the descent at Recco and then the Via Aurelia via Sori and Pieve Ligure can be used.

Rail transport

Bogliasco is connected to the national rail network. Bogliasco train station is on the Pisa – La Spezia – Genoa railway line and is served by regional trains on the Genoa - La Spezia section .

economy

Bogliasco's economy focuses on tourism with a focus on beach holidays.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Statistiche demografiche ISTAT. Monthly population statistics of the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica , as of December 31 of 2019.
2. ↑ Ordinanza PCM n.3274 of 03/20/2003

Web links

Commons : Bogliasco  - collection of images, videos and audio files

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